i want to see the sun! plz show me how?

[Raju]

i think this is the right place to ask this- if not- im sorry Mr administrator.

Anyway, i have got a 114mm celestron eq telescope.

i like it- it shown me good stuff over the last 2 weeks. First time in my life seen jupiter and saturn with my eyes, with details, seen moons of jupiter. it was small, but was amazing.

Anyway, i want to see the sun:glasses1:, but dont want to go blind. please could you tell me what its called exactly.

thank you

[Merlin66]

To see at least the sunspots you need a while light solar filter which goes over the open end of your telescope tube.

Baader solar filter film is available in A4 sheets and comes with instructions as to how to make a suitable holder for the filer on your scope. ps Don't forget to cover the finder!

[LukeSkywatcher]

Here's the filter sheet you want:

Solar Filters - Baader AstroSolar Safety Film ND 5.0

[Jimmy Stix]

I know next to nothing about getting a look at the sun but I do know this.......PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE BE CAREFUL and follow all the expert advice you will get here.